Prof. Asma Abdullah M Alothman

الأستاذ الدكتور أسماء عبدالله محمد العثمان أستاذ في الكيمياء غير العضوية بقسم الكيمياء، كلية العلوم، جامعة الملك سعود، الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية. وتشغل حاليًا أدوارًا قيادية أكاديمية داعمة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي، إلى جانب إسهامها الفاعل في التدريس والإشراف البحثي والتطوير الأكاديمي الاستراتيجي. حصلت على درجة الدكتوراه في الكيمياء من جامعة أوكلاهوما الحكومية (الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية)، كما حصلت على درجتي الماجستير والبكالوريوس في الكيمياء من جامعة الملك سعود. وقد تدرّج مسارها الأكاديمي في جامعة الملك سعود من معيدة إلى محاضِرة، ثم أستاذة مساعدة، ثم أستاذة مشاركة، وصولًا إلى أستاذة في الكيمياء غير العضوية. تركّز أبحاثها على كيمياء المواد المتقدمة، وبشكل خاص المواد المركبة، والأطر الفلزية-العضوية (MOFs)، والكيمياء الفلزية-العضوية، وتقنية النانو، والتحفيز (بما في ذلك التحفيز الكهروكيميائي والتحفيز الضوئي)، وتنقية المياه، وتقنيات المعالجة البيئية، وتقنيات الاستشعار. كما تعمل على توظيف تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي وتعلّم الآلة في تصميم المواد، وتحسين العمليات، والنمذجة التنبؤية في أنظمة الكيمياء والمواد، إضافة إلى تطوير مواد متقدمة لتطبيقات البيئة والطاقة والدفاع والتعدين المستدام. تقود الأستاذة الدكتورة العثمان وتشارك في عدد من المشاريع البحثية الممولة والتعاونات البحثية الدولية، كما أشرفت على العديد من مشاريع أبحاث طلبة البكالوريوس والدراسات العليا. وهي عضو فاعل في عدد من الجمعيات العلمية العالمية، منها الجمعية الكيميائية الأمريكية (ACS)، وجمعية أبحاث المواد (MRS)، والجمعية الكيميائية السعودية. نشرت أكثر من 200 بحث علمي محكّم، وحصلت على عدد من الجوائز في التميز البحثي والابتكار وخدمة المجتمع. كما تشارك بفاعلية في المؤتمرات الدولية واللجان العلمية وأنشطة الاعتماد الأكاديمي ومبادرات خدمة المجتمع، دعمًا للتقدم العلمي والتنمية المستدامة.

Personal Information:

• Name: Asma Abdullah Mohammed Alothman
• Nationality: Saudi
• Languages: Arabic and English
• Office Phone: +966118058497
• Mobile Phone: +966504101969
• Email: aaalothman@ksu.edu.sa
• Current Affiliation: Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
• Web of Science Researcher ID: AAE-9577-2019
• Orcid ID: 0000-0002-4701-5424
• Google Scholar: Google Scholar Profile:

https://scholar.googl e.com/citations?user=Ul aZedAAAAAJ &hl=ar

Employment History:

• Professor of lnorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2025 - Present).
• Associate Professor of lnorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2021 - 2025).
• Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2017 - 2021).
• Graduate Researcher, Department of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA, on a scholarship from King Saud University (2010 - 2016).
• Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2013).
• Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2010).

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA (2016).
• Master’s in chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2008).
• B.Sc. in Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2003).

Research Interests:

Research interests include – but are not limited to – the following:

Composite materials and their applications in energy and environmental fields; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and their applications in energy and environmental sectors; organometallic chemistry and its applications in the development of advanced functional materials; water purification and environmental treatment technologies; explosive detection, neutralization, and related sensing technologies; chemical and physical sensors for environmental and industrial monitoring; the role of radiation in thermal decomposition and the formation of molecular precursors; solid-state chemistry; nanotechnology; catalysis, electrocatalysis, and photocatalysis; applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in materials design, process optimization, and predictive modeling in chemical and materials systems; development of advanced materials and chemical technologies for defense applications, including protective materials, detection systems, and risk mitigation technologies; sustainable materials and chemical processing technologies in mining, mineral resource extraction and recovery, and associated environmental management. 

Current Research Projects:

• Principal Investigator (Pl) for Research Supporting Project (ORF-2025-243), (RSP-2020/243), (RSP-2021/243), (RSP-2022/243), (RSP-2023/243), (RSP-2024/243).
• Principal Investigator (PI) for the Distinguished Scientist Fellowship Program (DSFP) in collaboration with Prof. Edoardo Mosconi, Istituto CNR di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Italy (2021 - 2024).
• Principal Investigator (Pl) for Institutional Funding Program for Research and Development (IFKSUDR_E118) (2022 - 2024).
• Lead Researcher at the Advanced Chemistry Laboratory - Female Section, overseeing multiple projects (2019 - Present).
• Member of Research Projects under the Advanced Materials Research Chair, King Saud University (2020 - Present).

Academic Supervision & Mentorship:

• Supervisor & Co-Supervisor of master’s students, guiding innovative research projects.
• Supervisor of Undergraduate students, mentoring final-year research projects.
• Supervisor of Temporary Researchers, integrating them into ongoing research initiatives.
• Examiner for M.Sc. & Ph.D. Theses, ensuring academic excellence in research.
• Advisor for Talented Students, fostering scientific creativity and research skills.

Leadership & Committee Roles:

• Assistant Vice Dean of the College of Science for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, 2026 – Present.
• Member, Subcommittee for Scientific Journal Quality Control (University Level), 2026 – Present.
• Rapporteur, Scholarship Unit, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Member, Graduate Studies Unit, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Member, Scientific Research Unit, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Rapporteur, Statistics Committee, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Chair, Executive Committee for Undergraduate Graduation Research Poster Exhibition, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Chair, Poster Organization Committee – Female Campus, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Chair, Poster Evaluation Committee – Female Campus, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Chair, Graduate Studies Scheduling Committee, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Member, Executive Committee for Scientific Research Day, College of Science, 2026 – Present.
• Member, Organizing Committee for Graduate Students Research Exhibition, 2026 – Present.
• Supervisor of Saudi Chemical Society Activities, Female Campus, 2019 – Present.
• Member, Development and Quality Committee, Chemistry Department, 2025 – Present.
• Member, Academic Accreditation and Assessment Committee, Chemistry Department, 2025 – Present.
• Member, Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Committee, Chemistry Department, 2021 – Present.
• Member, Academic Scheduling Committee, Chemistry Department (Female Campus), 2021 – Present.
• Member, Safety and Laboratories Committee, Chemistry Department (Female Campus), 2026 – Present.
• Chair, Scientific Committee, Advanced Chemistry Laboratory – Female Section, 2019 – Present.
• Assistant to the Head of Chemistry Department, 2024 – 2026.
• Head, Talent Discovery and Development Unit, College of Science, 2022 – 2026.
• Member, Public Relations and Community Partnership Committee, Chemistry Department, 2025.
• Coordinator, Graduate Studies Committee, Chemistry Department, 2022 – 2025.
• Coordinator, Public Relations and Community Partnership Committee, Chemistry Department, 2022 – 2025.
• Member, Study Plans and Learning Resources Committee, Chemistry Department, 2022 – 2025.
• Member, Alumni Unit Supervision Committee, College of Science, 2022 – 2025.
• Member, Joint Committee between College of Science and National Center for Assessment, 2023 – 2025.
• Coordinator, Inorganic Chemistry Specialization, Chemistry Department, 2022 – 2024.
• Member, Advisory Committee, Chemistry Department – Female Campus, 2022 – 2024.
• Member, Content Review Committee, International Science Conference and Exhibition, 2023 – 2024.
• Organizer, International Science Conference and Exhibition, 2023 – 2024.
• Coordinator, Graduate Studies Committee, Chemistry Department, 2021 – 2024.
• Member, Study Plans and Learning Resources Committee, Chemistry Department, 2021 – 2024.
• Coordinator, Public Relations and Community Partnership, Chemistry Department, 2021 – 2024.
• Coordinator between College of Science and National Center for Assessment, 2021 – 2022.
• Member, Public Relations and Community Partnership Committee, Chemistry Department, 2020 – 2022.
• Coordinator, Public Relations and Community Partnership Committee, Chemistry Department, 2018 – 2020.
• Member, Safety and Laboratories Committee, Chemistry Department, 2017 – 2022.
• Member, ISO Committee, Chemistry Department, 2017 – 2022.
• Acting Director, Central Laboratory (Summer Term), 2019.
• Supervisor, Chemical Analysis Unit, Central Laboratory – Female Campus, 2019 – 2020.
• Member, Public Relations and Media Unit, College of Science, 2019 – 2020.
• Chair, College Social Media Accounts Committee (Male & Female Campuses), 2019.
• Member, Scientific Research Unit, College of Science, 2019.
• Member, Public Relations and Media Committee, College of Science, 2019.
• Member, Public Relations Committee, 7th International Chemistry Conference (7ICC), 2018 – 2019.
• Member, Public Relations and Community Partnership Committee, Chemistry Department, 2017 – 2018.
• Member, Computational Chemistry Course Development Committee, Chemistry Department, 2017 – 2018.
• Vice President, Saudi Club, Stillwater, USA, 2013.

Scientific Society Memberships:

• American Chemical Society (ACS), Active Member (2010 - Present).
• Saudi Chemical Society, Active Member (2007 - Present).
• Materials Research Society (MRS), Active Member (2020 - Present).
• Saudi Inventors Association, Active Member (2024 - Present).
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Member (2013 - 2017).

Awards & Recognitions:

• Certificate of Excellence in Community Service, Chemistry Department, 2023.
• Excellence in Scientific Research Award, Science College, 2022.
• SABIC Innovation Award, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2016.
• Best Poster Award (3rd Place) at the 60th ACS Penta-Sectional Meeting, USA, 2015.
• Outstanding Student Honor, Phi Kappa Phi, Oklahoma State University, 2013.
• Honor for Contribution to the Saudi Student Club, Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission, USA, 2013.
• King Saud University Scholarship for Ph.D. studies in the USA, 2010.
• Best Poster Award, First Scientific Conference of Higher Education, 2010.
• Scientific Publications & Training:
• Scientific Publications: 200+ research papers available at ORCID.
• Training Courses: 200+ in leadership, management, quality, technology, safety, and self-development.

Participation in International Conferences & Symposia:

Extensive participation in 40+ international and national conferences, including the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meetings, Future Minerals Forum, Saudi Water Forum, and ICIS Middle Eastern Base Oils Conference. Delivered oral and poster presentations at premier events across the USA, Europe, and the Middle East, covering inorganic chemistry, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials. Actively contributed as an organizer, scientific committee member, and session chair in key industry and academic forums.

University & Community Service:

• Active Volunteer, within and outside the university.
• Reviewer for Scientific Journals, evaluating high-impact research.
• Organizer & Speaker, in specialized workshops, lectures, symposia and conferences.
• Examiner & Supervisor, overseeing undergraduate and graduate research projects.
• Advisor for Research Support Program Students, guiding future scientists.
• Participant in Chemistry Department & Saudi Chemical Society Initiatives, promoting scientific engagement.

Key Strengths & Contributions:

Innovative Research Leadership, spearheading impactful projects in inorganic chemistry. Dedicated Academic Mentor, shaping future scientists through hands-on supervision. Strategic Collaborator, fostering international partnerships for groundbreaking research. Proactive Community Contributor, bridging  academia and  industry for sustainable development.